X Marks the Spot

SteveZ · 08-19-2008

Taken in the west end of Toronto in an area aptly named "The Junction". Once a heavily industrialized working class area, this neighborhood is now undergoing a transformation of gentrification. Many many years ago, my dad had a retail store in this area so as a youngster I spent a lot of time here.

My most vivid recollections of the Junction as a youngster are those of a grimy, sooty cityscape with railway cars, factories and smoke stacks. Now over 40 years later, many of the factories are gone or relocated, many of the railway tracks abandoned like a fading legacy, replaced by cappuccino bars, spas and boutiques.

Note: I'm not a big fan of b&w grain but for these images I found it suitable to try and give these an archival look.

Parkay3560 · 08-19-2008

Hi Steve

can I say that I think these are just outstanding.The first shot being my fave of the set.I think they have a quality about them thats hard to put into words.All you can say is they look "right" to the eye and really grab the attention and keep it there.A VERY fine set of mono shots indeed and wonderful to look at.

Bessy regs

kenny

Kellycat · 08-19-2008

Really like the first one, there all good but the first one appeals to me because of the perspective used.

Rense · 08-20-2008

love the crossing photo SteveZ. The grain helps indeed with these kind of images.

mom2twoboys · 08-20-2008

I love the first photo, many layers to it.

SteveZ · 08-20-2008

Thanks, Parkay, very much appreciated.

SteveZ · 08-20-2008

Thanks, K.C., the 1st one is my fav too.

08-19-2008	#1
SteveZ Dromedary Location: Canada Posts: 1,642 CamelKarma: 8594 Gallery \| Blog	X Marks the Spot Taken in the west end of Toronto in an area aptly named "The Junction". Once a heavily industrialized working class area, this neighborhood is now undergoing a transformation of gentrification. Many many years ago, my dad had a retail store in this area so as a youngster I spent a lot of time here. My most vivid recollections of the Junction as a youngster are those of a grimy, sooty cityscape with railway cars, factories and smoke stacks. Now over 40 years later, many of the factories are gone or relocated, many of the railway tracks abandoned like a fading legacy, replaced by cappuccino bars, spas and boutiques. Note: I'm not a big fan of b&w grain but for these images I found it suitable to try and give these an archival look. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member of PhotoCamel to open up the site's many benefits and features.
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Parkay3560 Vicuna Location: Atherton(near Bolton Posts: 151 CamelKarma: 589 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot Hi Steve can I say that I think these are just outstanding.The first shot being my fave of the set.I think they have a quality about them thats hard to put into words.All you can say is they look "right" to the eye and really grab the attention and keep it there.A VERY fine set of mono shots indeed and wonderful to look at. Bessy regs kenny
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Kellycat PhotoCamel Supporter Photocamel Master Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 5,377 CamelKarma: 439377 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot Really like the first one, there all good but the first one appeals to me because of the perspective used.
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Rense PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Arnhem Posts: 23,621 CamelKarma: 1534242 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot love the crossing photo SteveZ. The grain helps indeed with these kind of images.
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mom2twoboys Former Camel Location: Cary, NC Posts: 79 CamelKarma: -2062 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot I love the first photo, many layers to it.

08-20-2008	#6
SteveZ Dromedary Location: Canada Posts: 1,642 CamelKarma: 8594 Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot Thanks, Parkay, very much appreciated.
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SteveZ Dromedary Location: Canada Posts: 1,642 CamelKarma: 8594 Gallery \| Blog	Re: X Marks the Spot Thanks, K.C., the 1st one is my fav too. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member of PhotoCamel to open up the site's many benefits and features.
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